How to apply – required for every applicant

Complete DAW's online Application & Assessment to be considered: https://form.jotform.com/262965890420060

An Indeed application alone is not a complete application. Have your resume and the details of your qualifying $1M–$2M+ project ready. You can save your progress and return later.

About the opportunity

DAW Craftsman Construction is seeking one construction leader with at least five years of relevant experience and documented responsibility for a single commercial project or trade contract valued at $1 million to $2 million or more. This position owns both preconstruction and active project delivery for commercial drywall, metal framing, and related interior systems. You will build estimates, lead bids and buyout, then direct awarded work through schedule, budget, quality, safety, and closeout. You will be the link between clients, general contractors, suppliers, field supervisors, and company leadership. Qualified freelance and independent-contractor professionals are also welcome to apply.

What you will own

Bid strategy and client relationships – Screen invitations to bid, attend site walks and scope meetings, assess project fit and risk, and work with general contractors, owners, architects, and trade partners.
Estimating and proposals – Read plans, specifications, addenda, wall types, and details; complete takeoffs; price labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, insurance, and contingencies; issue complete proposals with exclusions, allowances, and alternates.
Trade-specific scope reviews – Evaluate cold-formed metal studs, tracks, deflection conditions, drywall and sheathing, shaftwall and specialty assemblies, insulation, acoustical systems, and rated assemblies when included in the scope.
Preconstruction coordination – Identify constructability conflicts, scope gaps, procurement lead times, schedule constraints, permitting dependencies, and value-engineering opportunities. Lead the estimate-to-operations handoff.
Award and project startup – Review contract terms, scope, and pricing; set up the cost-loaded budget, purchasing plan, submittal schedule, labor plan, and execution milestones.
Project execution – Coordinate field supervisors and crews, trade partners, deliveries, access, sequencing, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, inspections, and short-interval schedules.
Financial performance – Maintain cost-to-complete forecasts, commitments, invoices, change-order logs, progress billing, collections follow-up, and margin reporting.
Safety and quality – Coordinate project-specific safety expectations, inspect installations against approved documents and manufacturer requirements, correct deficiencies, and drive punch-list completion.
Communication and closeout – Run progress meetings, send concise written status reports, resolve issues early, document changes, and obtain final acceptance, warranties, and closeout records.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.
At least five (5) years of relevant commercial construction estimating, preconstruction, or project management experience, including direct commercial drywall, metal framing, or interior-systems work.
Personally led or managed at least one individual commercial project or specialty-trade contract valued at $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 or more, with direct responsibility for its budget, schedule, coordination, and delivery. Multiple smaller projects added together do not meet this requirement.
Working knowledge of takeoffs, labor production, cost estimating, procurement, scheduling, contract documents, change orders, and cost control.
Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project, plus strong Excel skills.
Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications, building-code requirements, and rated assembly details.
Strong written communication, negotiation, time management, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to travel to regional construction sites and manage concurrent bids and active projects.

Experience that stands out

Commercial drywall and cold-formed metal framing estimating or field-management experience.
Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, STACK, or similar digital takeoff experience.
Design-build pursuits, public or prevailing-wage work, BIM coordination, or value engineering.
OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach training.

Compensation and benefits

Pay range: $80,000–$110,000 per year, based on qualifications. The same annual range applies whether the position is filled by an employee (W-2) or a freelance / independent contractor (1099).

Hiring process

Step 1 – Online Application & Assessment (required for every applicant): the application, then a project-based case on a fictional project – takeoff, pricing, buyout, scheduling, change orders, cost-to-complete, contract risk, and client communication. Allow about 3 hours; you can save and return.
Step 2 – Structured interview: top-ranked candidates are invited to book a 1-hour interview and walk the hiring team through their decisions.
Step 3 – Verification: DAW verifies the qualifying project, experience, and professional references before an offer.

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/262965890420060

DAW Craftsman Construction is an equal opportunity employer. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application process, email DAW@DAWCRAFTSMAN.CONSTRUCTION.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Millersville, MD 21108

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